US: China's strategic framework reshapes China-US relations: experts.

Policy experts and foreign relations analysts say Chinese President Xi Jinping's call for "constructive strategic stability" provides a crucial framework to anchor U.S.-China relations against global volatility, pivoting the world's two largest economies toward expanded cooperation. The remarks follow the conclusion of Xi's three-day state visit to the United States on Friday. The summit builds on momentum established earlier this year in Beijing, where Xi and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to foster "constructive strategic stability" over the coming years. Speaking at a welcome ceremony on the White House South Lawn, President Xi reaffirmed his commitment to guiding relations with a focus on predictability, fairness, and mutual respect. It is an approach policy observers view as crucial for maintaining steady, constructive momentum. That long-term focus marks a broader shift away from reactive crisis management toward a more constructive baseline, one defined by core cooperation, managed competition, and stable relations. Addressing historical anxieties over the inevitable conflict between rising and established powers -- the so-called "Thucydides trap" -- Xi offered a practical formula during his visit of lengthening the cooperation list, and shortening the problem list. It is a pragmatic approach that analysts say unlocks tangible benefits for both nations across shared global priorities. Analysts also noted that strategic stability relies on a dual engine of practical policy coordination alongside deeply rooted public engagement. While cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), trade, and law enforcement builds functional alignment, direct people-to-people ties create the underlying trust required to sustain high-level diplomacy. Highlighting people-to-people links as the foundation of bilateral trust, Xi noted that two centuries of historical ties continue to nurture heart-to-heart bonds. To deepen those connections, he announced an initiative inviting 100,000 young Americans to study in China over five years, complemented by the upcoming arrival of two giant pandas at the Atlanta Zoo. Shotlist: Washington D.C., USA - Sept 24, 2026: 1. Various of cityscape, White House, national flags of United States, Washington Monument; USA - Recent 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Robert Lawrence Kuhn, chairman, Kuhn Foundation (ending with shot 3): "The best prescription is stability between the U.S. and China, because that's the best way to contain whatever problems will be, and strategic means that's important and long-term."; Washington D.C., USA - Sept 24, 2026 3. National flags of China, United States; Maryland, USA - Sept 23, 2026 4. Various of national flags of China, United States; Texas, USA - Recent 5. SOUNDBITE (English) David Firestein, president and CEO,George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations: "There are a whole range of areas where the countries, the United States and China can work together and each advance its interests as a result of doing so. And that's a very positive development in this relationship against the backdrop of a period of great instability, volatility, and risk of going off the rails."; FILE: Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, southwest China - July 2026 6. Various of U.S. students enjoying traditional music, cultural performances; China - Recent 7. SOUNDBITE (English) Wang Huiyao, founder and president,Center for China and Globalization (starting with shot 6): "People-to-people exchange is really important. China is making all these efforts, trying to build up the trust and bond between the young people of China and the U.S."; FILE: Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, southwest China - July 2026 8. Various of Chinese, U.S. young fencers competing, shaking hands, posing for photos. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]